Threatened Species of the Month: Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor)
Breeding only in Tasmania in spring and summer, the critically endangered swift parrot migrates to the mainland each winter. Conservation
Dette Gammon
Threatened Species
29/06/2026
Breeding only in Tasmania in spring and summer, the critically endangered swift parrot migrates to the mainland each winter. Conservation
Environment
29/06/2026
Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is one of the Prohibited Matter weeds in NSW. One of the world’s worst tropical weeds
Environment
29/06/2026
Hairy Bird’s eye (Alectryon tomentosus) Although in the same family as the previously featured Beach Bird’s Eye which is a
Environment
29/05/2026
Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) Coastal Banksia is an open erect or spreading tree, growing up to 10-15m tall. Coastal banksia
Waste and recycling
04/05/2026
Have you ever needed a power drill, hedge trimmer or sander for a one‑off job, only to realise you’ll probably
Environment
02/05/2026
Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted
EnvironmentThreatened Species
01/05/2026
It would be easy to mistake the three-toed snake-toothed skink for a snake! NSW Conservation Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Conservation Status:
EnvironmentThreatened Species
04/11/2025
An east coast beauty that needs our help. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth Conservation Status: Vulnerable Originally one of the
Environment
07/10/2025
Did you know that 18 October 2025 is both World Op Shop Day and the International Day of Repair? These
Environment
08/09/2025
Every September, Australia celebrates Biodiversity Month – a time to recognise the incredible variety of life on our planet and
EnvironmentWaste and recycling
12/08/2025
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council recently hosted the 23rd NSW Biennial Weed Conference, bringing together professionals, researchers, and community groups to share
Environment
12/08/2025
Nearly 200 people turned out for the recent Save Energy Expo at Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club — an
Environment
24/07/2025
This easy to grow plant, native to this region, is both attractive and highly poisonous. Cunjevoi is a clumping plant,
EnvironmentWaste and recycling
07/07/2025
PMHC answers the call of its new Environmental Sustainability Strategy to “lead by example” with new initiatives to tackle plastic
Environment
03/07/2025
One of our showiest native plants, Climbing Guinea Flower (Hibbertia scandens) is widespread in a variety of habitats in coastal
EnvironmentThreatened Species
05/06/2025
Although the Southern Right Whale doesn’t call Port Macquarie home, they are a common feature along our coastlines though winter.
Dette Gammon
Weed of the Month: Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata)
Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is one of the Prohibited Matter weeds in NSW. One of the world’s worst tropical weeds
Native Plant of the Month: Hairy Bird’s Eye (Alectryon tomentosus)
Hairy Bird’s eye (Alectryon tomentosus) Although in the same family as the previously featured Beach Bird’s Eye which is a
Native Plant of the Month: Coastal Banksia
Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) Coastal Banksia is an open erect or spreading tree, growing up to 10-15m tall. Coastal banksia
Borrow, Build and Belong: Tool Libraries Open in Port Macquarie and Wauchope
Have you ever needed a power drill, hedge trimmer or sander for a one‑off job, only to realise you’ll probably
Weed of the Month – Cocos Palm
Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted
Threatened Species of the Month: Three-toed, snake-toothed skink (Coeranoscincus reticulatus)
It would be easy to mistake the three-toed snake-toothed skink for a snake! NSW Conservation Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Conservation Status:
Electric vehicles gaining momentum across our region
If you feel like you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) around town, you’re not imagining it. Some belong to visitors
Threatened Species of the Month: Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus)
Nicknamed ‘labrador of the sea’ this relatively docile member of the shark family is a regular visitor along our coastline
Threatened Species of the Month: Flame Robin (Petroica phoenicea)
The Flame Robin is a vibrant Australian bird known for its striking orange-red chest and musical song. Conservation Status in
Threatened Species of the Month: Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea)
An east coast beauty that needs our help. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth Conservation Status: Vulnerable Originally one of the
Celebrate Repair and Reuse this October
Did you know that 18 October 2025 is both World Op Shop Day and the International Day of Repair? These
Celebrate Biodiversity Month this September
Every September, Australia celebrates Biodiversity Month – a time to recognise the incredible variety of life on our planet and
Hope for Our Threatened Species
Every year on 7 September, Threatened Species Day reminds us of the precious plants and animals at risk of being
Council Hosts NSW Weeds Conference
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council recently hosted the 23rd NSW Biennial Weed Conference, bringing together professionals, researchers, and community groups to share
A Powerful Day at the Save Energy Expo
Nearly 200 people turned out for the recent Save Energy Expo at Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club — an
Native Plant of the Month: Cunjevoi
This easy to grow plant, native to this region, is both attractive and highly poisonous. Cunjevoi is a clumping plant,
PMHC leads by example on reducing plastic waste
PMHC answers the call of its new Environmental Sustainability Strategy to “lead by example” with new initiatives to tackle plastic
Native Plant of the Month: Climbing Guinea Flower
One of our showiest native plants, Climbing Guinea Flower (Hibbertia scandens) is widespread in a variety of habitats in coastal
Threatened Species of the Month: Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena Australis)
Although the Southern Right Whale doesn’t call Port Macquarie home, they are a common feature along our coastlines though winter.
